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  • 1. "Yes, at this my heart trembles, and is moved out of its place.
  • 2. Hear, oh, hear the noise of his voice, the sound that goes out of his mouth.
  • 3. He sends it forth under the whole sky, and his lightning to the ends of the earth.
  • 4. After it a voice roars. He thunders with the voice of his majesty. He doesn't hold back anything when his voice is heard.
  • 5. God thunders marvelously with his voice. He does great things, which we can't comprehend.
  • 6. For he says to the snow, 'Fall on the earth;' likewise to the shower of rain, and to the showers of his mighty rain.
  • 7. He seals up the hand of every man, that all men whom he has made may know it.
  • 8. Then the animals take cover, and remain in their dens.
  • 9. Out of its chamber comes the storm, and cold out of the north.
  • 10. By the breath of God, ice is given, and the breadth of the waters is frozen.
  • 11. Yes, he loads the thick cloud with moisture. He spreads abroad the cloud of his lightning.
  • 12. It is turned around by his guidance, that they may do whatever he commands them on the surface of the habitable world,
  • 13. Whether it is for correction, or for his land, or for loving kindness, that he causes it to come.
  • 14. "Listen to this, Job. Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
  • 15. Do you know how God controls them, and causes the lightning of his cloud to shine?
  • 16. Do you know the workings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?
  • 17. You whose clothing is warm, when the earth is still by reason of the south wind?
  • 18. Can you, with him, spread out the sky, which is strong as a cast metal mirror?
  • 19. Teach us what we shall tell him, for we can't make our case by reason of darkness.
  • 20. Shall it be told him that I would speak? Or should a man wish that he were swallowed up?
  • 21. Now men don't see the light which is bright in the skies, but the wind passes, and clears them.
  • 22. Out of the north comes golden splendor. With God is awesome majesty.
  • 23. We can't reach the Almighty. He is exalted in power. In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress.
  • 24. Therefore men revere him. He doesn't regard any who are wise of heart."